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SP06 ARO

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,039 mi
Last recorded148,039 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 ARO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2026 148,039 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 117,950 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 117,331 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 115,873 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 109,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2021 111,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 106,340 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2018 101,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 98,556 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 153,137 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 85,000 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 81,929 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 76,435 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 73,698 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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SP06 ARO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 98,883 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP06 ARO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP06 ARO registered?

SP06 ARO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is SP06 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP06 ARO shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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